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Detroit3100 · 02-05-2007, 08:44 AM

this is pretty ruff, but you see where I am starting.

Here is a much more dirty SS with dual LQ9's

Update:
that little piece of MAP casued me to pull the intake...I need new intake gaskets??? any Ideas

I also fixed the broken fuel reg (I think??) vaccume ref port. I used some JB weld, I hope it works...my next solution was to remove the PC valve and use that port but I need more info about removing the PVC system and adding catch cans?? suggestions??

next pic is the two wire bundles that I need to fix/connect
this is the one that goes to the trans

2.1.07 update.
Got the motor mounts and started putting them on. But the passenger side hit the AC...so off goes the AC compressor and the EGR stuff on that side too, it looks better the more crap I take off.
Mount and plate

Plates and motor mounts. I did not like the 'feel' of the motor mounts they seem weak

I am working on the block of plates and figureing out what I will remove/unused. What has anyone else removed on their conversions??

and I need to fix the date on my camera :bang:

**N2TRUX** · 02-05-2007, 09:32 AM

Great motor to use. That should be an awesome truck when done...

Kabwe · 02-06-2007, 02:34 PM

Hey I'm doing the mock up for this same engine on a 1958 chevy pickup as we speak. I' also using the same motor mounts as you. I should have the mock up completed this weekend.

Good luck with your project.

5Mike7 · 02-06-2007, 02:46 PM

What's that engine out of?

Kabwe · 02-06-2007, 03:55 PM

Mine is out of a 2003 Chevy Tahoe

Detroit3100 · 02-06-2007, 04:12 PM

2002 Esclade AWD here.

Kabwe-I bet we will have our sitting inplace at the same time...and sorting out the wiring, do you have any ideas about how you are going to wire your harness?? DO you have DBW? Kepping AC? Emissions??

I will post more that MAP sensore was $80

Kabwe · 02-07-2007, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Detroit3100

DO you have DBW?

I forgot to answer this question. The drive by wire throttle body that came with my engine is going to be swap out for a drive by cable throttle body. I brought my drive by cable throttle body on ebay for 35 bucks plus shipping. I think it came to 47 bucks total. Its a couple of people on this site that are using the drive by wire. You need the gas pedal assembly to go that route I just chose not to the simpler that better is my motto. Who knows I may change my mind when I get to that point.

Detroit3100 · 02-07-2007, 07:19 AM

nice!
I got mine mocked up last night and it sitt really low! I need to move the engine up and back...

Kabwe · 02-07-2007, 12:53 PM

No transmission? It sure would help with the mock up. What transmission do you plan to run anyway? I put my cab back on (no firewall issues) and my radiator support to make sure. Let me see a pic of your engine mounts. I'm going to finish mine Friday I have the day off I will post pics when I finish. I have to modify my frame mounts (the butt heads sent me the wrong ones and I just don't want to deal with that company again so I will just modify them and call it a loss).

Detroit3100 · 02-08-2007, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Kabwe

No transmission? It sure would help with the mock up. What transmission do you plan to run anyway? I put my cab back on (no firewall issues) and my radiator support to make sure. Let me see a pic of your engine mounts. I'm going to finish mine Friday I have the day off I will post pics when I finish. I have to modify my frame mounts (the butt heads sent me the wrong ones and I just don't want to deal with that company again so I will just modify them and call it a loss).

there is a pic of the motor mount up earlier in the post.
I will either run a 4L60 or 4L80 depending which I find and $$$

Kabwe · 02-08-2007, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Detroit3100

there is a pic of the motor mount up earlier in the post.

I'm talking about the Frame mounts.

Detroit3100 · 02-08-2007, 03:57 PM

they are from RBsObsolete, I'll check for a pic they are just bolt on brackets with a tube for the motor mount.

stevehsd · 02-08-2007, 04:07 PM

What Mustang II kit are you using?

Detroit3100 · 02-09-2007, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by stevehsd

What Mustang II kit are you using?

RBsObslete Bolt in unit. It was all bolt in. the motor mounts bolt up to the top inside corner of the spring hat.

Kabwe · 02-08-2007, 06:47 PM

I'm using a total cost involved mustang II unit

cajundragger · 02-11-2007, 04:17 PM

Im putting an LS6/T56 in my '52 so Im watching this thread...good work

solidaxel · 02-11-2007, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by cajundragger

Im putting an LS6/T56 in my '52 so Im watching this thread...good work

Will a T56 work (stand up) in back of a LS6, how much HP will your LS put out !!

cajundragger · 02-11-2007, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by solidaxel

Will a T56 work (stand up) in back of a LS6, how much HP will your LS put out !!

yes it should...and Im planning on around 450 at the rear wheels...

the standard block has been bored .010 over and the heads have been slightly cleaned up. With a decent cam and a good carb(dropping efi) I should get my goal...

Kabwe · 02-11-2007, 10:11 PM

Well Joe I was able to drop mine in this weekend. I have the pull the engine to finish the welds but here are some picks.

Detroit3100 · 02-12-2007, 07:31 AM

Looks good, I moved mine back and up, but need to check the draive shaft for clearence before I weld up the brackets.

Kabwe · 02-12-2007, 10:15 PM

Detroit3100,

How low is your oil pan setting?

stevehsd · 02-13-2007, 12:49 AM

I was thinking of the RB bolt in, is it just the crossmember or did you get the rest from them? If you don't mind how much? Did you box the frame? Thanks, that's looking good!

Detroit3100 · 02-13-2007, 07:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kabwe

Detroit3100,

How low is your oil pan setting?

after I raised the engine up 3+ inches it is still maybe a 1/2 in below the cross member and it seems like it will need to go up or my driveshaft will be too high.

Quote:

Originally Posted by stevehsd

I was thinking of the RB bolt in, is it just the crossmember or did you get the rest from them? If you don't mind how much? Did you box the frame? Thanks, that's looking good!

I got just the crossmember, I think it was $600 or so, and the control arms and bags were from ziggs.
I did not box the frame more than the sections that are near the crossmember, b/c it came w/the kit. I think the bolt it kit give an older appearence.

Kabwe · 02-13-2007, 10:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Detroit3100

after I raised the engine up 3+ inches it is still maybe a 1/2 in below the cross member and it seems like it will need to go up or my driveshaft will be too high.

Are you saying your engine is setting to high now?

Tri5Nerd · 02-13-2007, 11:09 PM

[QUOTE=Detroit3100;2030536]after I raised the engine up 3+ inches it is still maybe a 1/2 in below the cross member and it seems like it will need to go up or my driveshaft will be too high.

Be carefull with raising the motor that much, you might have issues with the trans tunnel, I have my LS1/4L60e sitting high but it still looks like it's sitting low, I used the original motor mounts but had brackets made which were the same height as the og brackets.

Take a look at what I've done so far with my build.
http://s4.photobucket.com/albums/y12...Chevy%20Truck/

Kabwe.

I meet that guy with the Caddy 2 years ago and that thing was the best car at Route 66, he had a 5.3L setup that he was selling for a great price but I already had my engine/trans already...

Hopefully I'll have my truck ready in the next couple months, it's body work time.

02-05-2007, 08:44 AM	#1
Detroit3100 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Detroit Posts: 73	1950 LQ9 conversion this is pretty ruff, but you see where I am starting. Here is a much more dirty SS with dual LQ9's Update: that little piece of MAP casued me to pull the intake...I need new intake gaskets??? any Ideas I also fixed the broken fuel reg (I think??) vaccume ref port. I used some JB weld, I hope it works...my next solution was to remove the PC valve and use that port but I need more info about removing the PVC system and adding catch cans?? suggestions?? next pic is the two wire bundles that I need to fix/connect this is the one that goes to the trans 2.1.07 update. Got the motor mounts and started putting them on. But the passenger side hit the AC...so off goes the AC compressor and the EGR stuff on that side too, it looks better the more crap I take off. Mount and plate Plates and motor mounts. I did not like the 'feel' of the motor mounts they seem weak I am working on the block of plates and figureing out what I will remove/unused. What has anyone else removed on their conversions?? and I need to fix the date on my camera :bang:

02-05-2007, 09:32 AM	#2
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: 1950 LQ9 conversion Great motor to use. That should be an awesome truck when done... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

02-06-2007, 02:34 PM	#3
Kabwe Certified Car Nut Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inglewood, California Posts: 3,118	Re: 1950 LQ9 conversion Hey I'm doing the mock up for this same engine on a 1958 chevy pickup as we speak. I' also using the same motor mounts as you. I should have the mock up completed this weekend. Good luck with your project.

02-06-2007, 02:46 PM	#4
5Mike7 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Oakdale,Ca Posts: 283	Re: 1950 LQ9 conversion What's that engine out of? __________________ 55-9 stuff that need a new home http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=226133

02-06-2007, 03:55 PM	#5
Kabwe Certified Car Nut Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inglewood, California Posts: 3,118	Re: 1950 LQ9 conversion Mine is out of a 2003 Chevy Tahoe

02-06-2007, 04:12 PM	#6
Detroit3100 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Detroit Posts: 73	Re: 1950 LQ9 conversion 2002 Esclade AWD here. Kabwe-I bet we will have our sitting inplace at the same time...and sorting out the wiring, do you have any ideas about how you are going to wire your harness?? DO you have DBW? Kepping AC? Emissions?? I will post more that MAP sensore was $80

02-07-2007, 07:19 AM	#8
Detroit3100 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Detroit Posts: 73	Re: 1950 LQ9 conversion nice! I got mine mocked up last night and it sitt really low! I need to move the engine up and back... Last edited by Detroit3100; 02-07-2007 at 08:38 AM.

02-07-2007, 12:53 PM	#9
Kabwe Certified Car Nut Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inglewood, California Posts: 3,118	Re: 1950 LQ9 conversion No transmission? It sure would help with the mock up. What transmission do you plan to run anyway? I put my cab back on (no firewall issues) and my radiator support to make sure. Let me see a pic of your engine mounts. I'm going to finish mine Friday I have the day off I will post pics when I finish. I have to modify my frame mounts (the butt heads sent me the wrong ones and I just don't want to deal with that company again so I will just modify them and call it a loss).

02-08-2007, 03:57 PM	#12
Detroit3100 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Detroit Posts: 73	Re: 1950 LQ9 conversion they are from RBsObsolete, I'll check for a pic they are just bolt on brackets with a tube for the motor mount.

02-08-2007, 04:07 PM	#13
stevehsd Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Hollister, CA Posts: 162	Re: 1950 LQ9 conversion What Mustang II kit are you using? __________________ 51 3100 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...light=stevehsd 77 FLH

02-08-2007, 06:47 PM	#15
Kabwe Certified Car Nut Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inglewood, California Posts: 3,118	Re: 1950 LQ9 conversion I'm using a total cost involved mustang II unit

02-11-2007, 04:17 PM	#16
cajundragger Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: louisiana Posts: 1,008	Re: 1950 LQ9 conversion Im putting an LS6/T56 in my '52 so Im watching this thread...good work

02-11-2007, 10:11 PM	#19
Kabwe Certified Car Nut Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inglewood, California Posts: 3,118	Re: 1950 LQ9 conversion Well Joe I was able to drop mine in this weekend. I have the pull the engine to finish the welds but here are some picks. Last edited by Kabwe; 02-11-2007 at 10:12 PM.

02-12-2007, 07:31 AM	#20
Detroit3100 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Detroit Posts: 73	Re: 1950 LQ9 conversion Looks good, I moved mine back and up, but need to check the draive shaft for clearence before I weld up the brackets.

02-12-2007, 10:15 PM	#21
Kabwe Certified Car Nut Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inglewood, California Posts: 3,118	Re: 1950 LQ9 conversion Detroit3100, How low is your oil pan setting? Last edited by Kabwe; 02-12-2007 at 10:16 PM.



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02-13-2007, 12:49 AM	#22
stevehsd Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Hollister, CA Posts: 162	Re: 1950 LQ9 conversion I was thinking of the RB bolt in, is it just the crossmember or did you get the rest from them? If you don't mind how much? Did you box the frame? Thanks, that's looking good! __________________ 51 3100 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...light=stevehsd 77 FLH

02-13-2007, 11:09 PM	#25
Tri5Nerd Tripple Five Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: USA Posts: 658	Re: 1950 LQ9 conversion [QUOTE=Detroit3100;2030536]after I raised the engine up 3+ inches it is still maybe a 1/2 in below the cross member and it seems like it will need to go up or my driveshaft will be too high. Be carefull with raising the motor that much, you might have issues with the trans tunnel, I have my LS1/4L60e sitting high but it still looks like it's sitting low, I used the original motor mounts but had brackets made which were the same height as the og brackets. Take a look at what I've done so far with my build. http://s4.photobucket.com/albums/y12...Chevy%20Truck/ Kabwe. I meet that guy with the Caddy 2 years ago and that thing was the best car at Route 66, he had a 5.3L setup that he was selling for a great price but I already had my engine/trans already... Hopefully I'll have my truck ready in the next couple months, it's body work time.

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